FROM THE DESK OF REV NIHAL FERNANDO
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Remembering Our Faithful Departed – The Month of November
The month of November holds a special place in the life of the Church. It is a sacred
time when we remember and give thanks for the lives of our faithful departed—those
who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith. We thank the Lord for the gift
of their lives, for the love they shared, and for the faith they have handed down to us.
As St. Paul reminds us:
“Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus
Christ.”
Philippians 3:20.
As we remember them, we are reminded of the comforting promise of Jesus:
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though
they die.” — John 11:25
Our prayers this month are not only expressions of gratitude but also acts of faith. We
trust that our loved ones now share in the eternal peace and joy of God’s heavenly
kingdom. The Christian life finds its true meaning in this hope — that death is not an
end, but a passage to everlasting life with God.
As St. Paul reminds us:
“Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus
Christ.” — Philippians 3:20
Let us, therefore, live our lives on earth with faith, hope, and love — preparing our
hearts for that day when we too shall meet our Creator and be reunited with those we
have loved and lost.
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord... they will rest from their labor, for their
deeds will follow them.” — Revelation 14:13
May this month of remembrance strengthen our faith in the promise of eternal life
and renew our gratitude for the precious gift of those who have gone before us in
Christ.
